Definition: As much as we would love to talk about gloomy '80s bands like Bauhaus and The Cure, the gothic is actually a literary genre that dates way, way back.
Some of the most common oral cancer symptoms and signs include: 1  Persistent mouth sore: A sore in the mouth that does not heal is the most common symptom of oral cancer. 2  Pain: Persistent mouth pain is another common oral cancer sign. 3  A lump or thickening in the cheek.  A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth.
The symptoms of gum disease include: 1  Gums that bleed during and after tooth brushing. 2  Red, swollen, or tender gums. 3  Persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth.  Receding 1  gums. Formation of deep pockets between teeth and gums.  Loose or shifting 1  teeth. Changes in the way teeth fit together upon biting down, or in the fit of partial dentures.